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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

We can't understand why 1t is that some
people will persist in patronizing every
travelling peddler that comes to their DOORS
They purchase from them goods OF an in
ferior quality, and pay for them just about
the same price they would have to pay their
own home dealers for frst-class article.
The home merchant is your nelghbor,
he pays taxes regular every year to
support your county; he buys the goods you
have to sell and employs your labor, and 1t is
right and proper that he should receive your
patronage. The travelling peddler pays moth
ing for rent, light or fuel, buys nothing from
you, does not employ your labor, and nearly
every one of them tries to beat the authorities
out of the small amount af license money re-
auired and some succeed in doing 1t. Think
this matter over little and see If you DO NOT
come to the conclusion that it is better and
profitable in the long run to patronize your
home merchants to the exclusion OF all 9TH
ers. Take the matter home to your own
business and "do as you would be done by.''
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
THE NEW RAILROAD.
Butler is Enthusiastic and Bound &c
Have It.


Have II.
The proposed Northwestern Ohio Railroad
project is steadily crystalizing and prospects
for successful termination of the scheme
are daily Frightening. Says the Butler, Ind
lana, Record of last week:
''The towns all along the line of the pro-
posed air line from Fremont, Ohio, to Butler
are enthusiastic over the encouraging pros
pect of getting the new road. 1t will be seen
by the following clipping from the Bowling
Green papers that the citizens of Bryan have
been, are yet, and will continue to exert them
selves to the effect that Bryan may secure the
road instead of Butler. This, of course, will
never do; and it behooves our citizens to call
meeting at once and take some action in
regard to this matter"
The Record then quotes the Sentinel and
closes by saying:
"This road will be invaluable to Butler
and should be secured at almost any cost. Il
there is to be meeting soon of the partie:
along the proposed route with the Lake Shore
officials, our citizens should call meeting
as once and appoint committee to repre-
sent them. We are confident that Butle
will do her part to secure the road"
Keep the ball rolling.-Bo'cling Green Sen
| tinel.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
NAPOLEON.

Napoleon, the County Seat of Henry coun-
ty, Ohio, is situated on the Wabash R. R.,
and the Miami and Erie Canal, thirty-six
miles southwest of Toledo, and is beautifully
situated on both sides of the Maumee river.
1t has population of over three thousand in
habitants; most of the people own their
homes, and are thrifty and industrious. The
country tributary to the town is covered
with thrifty farms hewn out of heavy woods
within this generation. The soil is rich, and
though level, is sufficiently rolling to permit
of being underdrained. The wells of purest
and most healthful water is pleasing and
healthful feature. The town has always en-
ioyed the reputation of being one of the best
trading points in Ohio and there is no better
market. Our merchants are energetic and
enterprising.
We have the finest Court House in North
western Ohio, and one of the best school
buildings in the State, and our schools are in
prosperous condition. The town is dotted
by the following churches: Methodist, Evan
gelical, Presbyterian, Catholic, Lutheran
and United Brethren.
The residence part of Napoleon is far
superior to any other town in this section,
and it is doubtful if any other town of like
size in the State can show better built up
business center. Most of the business houses
are substantial brick buildings, which wear a
modern appearance.
Napoleon is possessed of many advantages
as locality for manufacturing establish
ments. We have excellent water power, and
timber in abundance. In addition to the
shipping facilities afforded by the Wabash
and the canal there is prospect of two new
railroad lines through the place, which will
give it unlimited capacity for shipping
THERE'S in operation here two of the larges
roller Touring mills in the Northwest; a wool
en- mills, sash and door factory, oar factory
foundry and machine works, hoop factor!
and a number of smaller shops and factories
There is also manufactured here fine buggie'
and farm and spring wagons to quite an ex
tent.
Prospecting for oil and gas is being carried
on and the prospects for securing both are
good. Active preparations are being pusheC
and all will be done in the power of citi
zens to develop our territory, as compan,
with ample capital has been formed for thi
purpose.
That Napoleon is good location for inves
ters there can be no reasonable doubt. Prop
erty is comparatively cheap now, but will re
ceive stimulous in the prospect of gas ant
oil and the new railroads. This point is al
excellent one for manufacturers to locate in
and every inducement will be held out t.
those seeking locations. Citizens have or
ganized themselves into an association fo
the express purpose of bringing forward tn
advantages of Napoleon for manufactures O
all kinds, and they stand ready to extend
helping hand to any or all who may wish tt
locate here.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Spring and Summer Clothing.

Geo. Hahn, at his store two doors south
of the Bitter block, has new goods arriving
every day for spring and summer wear. His
goods are all new, and he is prepared to make
them up in the latest styles at extremely low
figures. Call in an examine his stock OF
Spring Clothing for Mems, Boys and Chill
dren's wear, the finest assortment ever Of
fered in Napoleon, and remember his stock
is all new. No table or shelf worn goods,
but all new Just from the mandatory
Hahn will guarantee to save you money If
you will call and inspect his goods and prices
before you buy elsewhere. He is the old re
liable clothing merchant of Napoleon, and
people can rely on what he says and sells
Won. St
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
How to Make Homes Beautiful.

When the question of economy is consid-
cred in furnishing and decorating room, too
much attention cannot be given to papering
Good, nice, clean looking wall paper placed
upon the sides and ceiling of room, will add
more to the good looks and comfort of a room
than ten times the amount put into furniture
and carpets. Five dollars worth of paper and
decorations placed upon the ceiling of any
room, will do more to make room appear
to be furnished than hundred dollar carpet
on the floor, or ten times the amount put into
pictures, besides the paper on the ceiling will
last ten times as long and look well as the car
pet on the floor which you walk on once every
day. Saur has just treceived an elegant line of
splendid wall papers and decoratins which
are just as good and as fine as you can find
them anywhere else, besides being as rule
much cheaper.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
In New Quarters.

After week spent in removing his stock
of goods Mr.. A. Bradley is now located in
one of the finest grocery rooms IN this part
of the State, in the She erman Block, on Wash
ington street, nearly opposi te the NORTHWEST
Office. His new quarters are lar ge and COM
modious and are filled with an excellent stock
of groceries and provisions 5, notions, canned
goods, lamps, candies, tob accos, and in fact
everything that is usually found in CON-
plete grocery house. His seed department
is marvel of completeness and comprises all
kinds of seeds for this market and climate.
He has long been known as the boss seed
man in this county, and he well deserves his
title. While he returns thanks for his former
liberal patronage, hehopes to not only see the
faces of all his old customers but as many
new ones as choose to como and visit him at
his new stand. He guarantees his goods and
prices. Attention is directed tohis new display
advertisement which may be found in anoth-
| er column.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
COTTON SEED OIL.

While ours is government "of the
people, by the people, and for the peo-
pie" 1t is, especially the duty of the
combined authority of the republic to
guard with jealous care the interests
and welfare of the masses; and in no
direction is there greater need for
watchfulness than i'm the adulteration
of articles of consumption. which is
almos. invariably done with infant IN
defraud, and in utter disref Ard of the
disastrous effects upon health and tbe
lives Of those who consume aduItera-
tions placed upon the market as nura
and wholesome articles. Only few
months ago attention was speciaIlv
directed to vile compound which was
being manufactured from Slaughter
house remnants and other ingredients.
and sold as genuine butter. Congress,
however, finally decreed that this fraud
should be stopped, and while not pro.
hlblting the manufacture it declared
that those who made and sold the
bogus stun should plainly label it, that
were buying.
But hardly has the bogus butter trade
been regulated by law, when Phil. d.
armour admits that one-fifth of the
entire cotton seed oil produced in the
united States is used in his factories,
IN the production of lard and other
products" of the hog-in other words,
ne noIdIy confesses that what he sells
TO Ihe people as pure lard is largely
composed or cotton seed oil, with no
douot other ingredients which he has
not yet made public. '
IL Is not necessary to discuss the
Wh0iesoiheness or disease-dreeding
qualities OF Armour's greasy compound
which he sells for lard, it is enough to
know that it is put upon the market to
detraud the people, and that he is thus
obtaining money by false pretenses;
and when the manufacturer once
resorts TO this he retains no qualms of
conscience, lest he may use ingredients
Which may endanger health, il not
Destroy lie. The mere existence of
the fraud established, it becomes the
duty OF the government to interfere for
its suppression; for if the issuing of
bogus coin, which merely depletes ones
purse, IS a crime, how much greater
should he be declared a criminal who
defrauds fellow of his money, at the
same time endangering health and life.
The adulteration. of food extends
through an almost endless range of pro-
ducts, and is clearly prompted by the
greedy aVarice of unprincipled manu-
iacturers; and though numerous states
nave undertaken to suppress or punish
the evil, they have met with very
indifferent success for want of the neces-
sary machinery for the execution of
their laws, and for lack of Jurisdiction
in accumuiating evidence, which is
often to be found in widely separated
states. 1t is evident, therefore, that
. the only authority that can effectuaIly
t handle and suppress these frauds
against the property and the health and
life of citizens, is to be found in the
Federal government; and among the
early acts of the next session of Congress
should be one which will effectually
strip the armor from the great Armour
= and his associate frauds. 1t is for the
interest of the people at large that this
course be taken, and it should be done
, promptly and effectually.-7ole Bee
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Letter List ,

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post Office, for the week end
ing Mar. 81, 1887:
W. I. Smith, Cameron & Kilt, Emma Moria
Nellie Mairs, Dieption Luklin, Henry
Wandck, Eliza Weaver, W. G. Sheffield, Fred
Tirk, Pauline Miller and Frederick Dam
mann.
FoRErGN-George Hewcohs and Conrad
Imbrock.
POSTAL CARDs-J. Livingstone and s. G.
Thompson.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
s. @. HAAG, p. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers havebeenrecorded
since our last issue:
J Murry to C Gray, 20 acres in Harrison tp s $50
w MaliR to II Merrill, 40 acres In Rich
W Brown to Lacy, 40 acres in Richaed tp 800
W Wulff to NJ Jennings, so acres in Damas-
Gus tn, ,...................... 1925
ems ........................ 1880
W H Moss to D Courtright, lind in Wash
ington tp..:.. ..... sees. lou
C F DeTray to Wilcox, 2acres in Damascus ,.o
tp............ .........'. ioO
R Stafford to L Ford, so acres In Richheld
......".............. ........... ;..,.:..;."
= ~ "isnt " y --na' 1000
Amuat aG% 70 Napoleon 22OO
Rettig to Kryling, IS acres In Flatrock tp l5EJ
F II Short to Bradford, lot 1853 in Deshler... "a
r Short to W Chambers, land In Bartlowtp 65t
F II Short to Sem, 40 acres in Barlow tp.. l20t
| q Feigenbaum, Guardian, to Geiger, IL OF -,
40 acres in Pleasant tp.............".....:. 25t
W Butler to Baltimore, part Of outlot III :,
In Deshler...... ...."...".-.... o'
j Frease, Admr. to Lazenby, Y OF lots e&7 a.,
| In Daggett's sub div in Napoleon"... ...:. 10l
| e Il Mead to Ward, lot l in Mead's add a.,
P Morton to Sole, lots ss & lin Colton.. 2Ot
| s Hedges to Gaugin, lot 69in Deshler.... -
| j Moss to Il Light, 40 acrss in Damasccs tp %!
| W Mitchell to Armstrong, land In Deshler *
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Here are few of the rules that Horace
Greely gave in his life time for killing a
town: "If you want to keep town from
thriving don't erect more dwellings than you
can conveniently occupy yourself. 1t you
should want to rent it, demand Shyiock
price for every foot of ground that God has
given you stewardship over. Turn cold
shoulder to every mechanic and business
man who seek to make home with you.
Look at every new conner with scowl. Run
down the work of new workman. Go
abroad for wares rather than seek to do bust
ness in your midst. Fail to advertise primary
way support a newspaper SO that the people
abroad may not know whether business is in
your own town or not. Wrap yourself with q
coat Of impervious selfshness. There is nc
more effectual way to retard the growth of a
town than actions like those enumerated"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Rheumatism and Neuralgia Cured in
Two DAYS, q,

The Indiana Chemical Co. have discovered
compound which acts with truly marvellous rspidity
in the cure of Rheumatism and Neuralgia. We
guarantee it to cure any and every case OF acute
Infammatory Rheumatism and Neuralgia in 2 days,
and to give immediate relief in chronic cases ana
effect speedy cure. M
On receipt Of 80 cents, in two cent stamps, we
will send to any address the prescription for this
wonderful compound, which can be hlled BY your
home drn ,,oist at small cost We tate this m cans
of giving our discovery to the public instead OF put
ting ii out as patent medicine II being much less
expensive. We will gladly refund money II satis-
faction is not given.
THE INDIANA CHEMICAL Co.,
ians7.ly CrawfOrdsville, Ind.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

A Alaborer felled large tree in Crane town.
ship, Paulding county, one day last week for
saw logs. After the tree had been felled he
discovered that the stump was hollow, and
while gazing into the cavity he noticed a
peculiar looking copper kettle which he i'm
mediately hauled out and on opening found
it to contain nearly $4,000 in silver specie of
foreign mint. How long the treasure has
lain in the stump will probably never be
known. The coin all dates back more than q
century.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Progressive euchre players may be inter-
ested in the following problem clipped from
the Buffalo Courier: "On background of
black are displayed two hands with cuff and
sleeve attachment, and each hand holds five
cards. The left hand has jack, ace and
nine of clubs, an ace and ten of hearts; in the
right are seen the jack of spades, the king,
queen and ten of clubs and the ace of dia-
monds. The game is euchre, the trump is
clubs and the problem is. (which hand
wins?"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

There is no doubt but that this locality ex-
perienced a genuine earthquake shock one
week ago last Sunday. Quite number of
citizens were startled and ran from their
houses, wondering what occasioned the noise
and commotion. The effects of the explosion
or whatever you may call it, are visible at
the round bottom, up the river, where the
earthis cracked in several places. The bowels
of mother earth are certainly riled to an
alarming extent and just what is in store for
us none can tell.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
CARY'S LOCAL.

B6 New spring styles in the finest
mackerel, fresh goldfish, new halibut
and blind robins just received direct
from Boston. No trouble to show the
goods. CARY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Abill passed the Ohio Legislature amend
inc the game law so that The season for quail
hunting is confined to the last twenty days in
November, and turtle doves cannot be killed
at any time; owners of farms are permitted
TO hunt rabbits with ferrets on their own
premises; the slaughter of birds for their
wings TO decorate ladies' hats is prohibited
by penalty.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
GARDENERS LOCAL.

You can find the largest lot of picture
frames, and the finest assortment at Gard
ner's ever brought to Napoleon, and will be
sold for less money than any ever offered IN
the county before. 1t will pay you to call
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Call at our CALLERS and see our new land
scape pictures painted by hand in oil which
we buv direct from the manufacturers for
cash, and if any party in the county can beat
us in price or quantity, then we shall not
blame them, but as we are dealingin nothing
but pictures and picture frames we arc gong
to see who is boss in that line.
~ 'o0 GARDNER & Son.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Geo. Hahn has the boss coat-maker in
Northwestern Ohio. Those wanting spring
anti should not fail calling upon Hahn, the
old reliable colthing merchant. His goods
are all new, stylish and sold at low prices
Call in and see him and his goods. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

At recent convention of physicians it was
proven by analysis that Red Star Cough Cure
contained no dangerous narcotics. The test
was so convincing that the most skeptical
were satisfied, and physicians everywhere
now recommend the remedy. Only % cents
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The robbins and blue birds are looking
about to see if the English sparrows has left
them foot hold in the North. When Uncle
Sam takes a notion to drive England from
power on the American continent, we insist
that the pestiferous sparrow shall go also and
rive our less disagreeable American birds
chanca f-l rs d IN
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

We warn our readers against an advertise
ment in our columns headed $3.50 for Soc.
We have become convinced that the parties
so advertising are rascals. Keep your money
in your pockets.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
Co1roN. O.. MARCH 9s. 1ss7

To the Democrats of Henry county:
After full consideration of my candidacy
to the office of Representative and the fact
that my own private business would suffer
should I succeed in obtaining the nomina
tion, hereby withdraw my name and thank
my friends for the efforts made by them in
my behalf Respectfully.
r n JorzE,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

1t won't be long now until the poor, op-
pressed husband will have blisters on his
hands from holding on to fishing pole,
while his tyrannical wife will be staying at
home having fun with spade in the garden.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The new glass works Bowling Green, it is
said, will include nine buildings, covering
three and one-half acres, and that there will
be used in construction 100000 feet COM
mon lumber, 500, ,OOOfeet flooring, and 2sO,O 600
shinples
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The Wood county gas wells donot flow reg
ularly, evidently for lack of gas to force the
oil out. They now plug up the we'll in the
night. In the morning they have a long iron
rod with which they churn or agitate the oil
in the well, after which it will flow 1O0to 15C
barrels. The same process is repeated in the
evening, with similar results. Thus the well
will produce $50 to 300 barrels per day with
out pumping.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

The citizens of Henry county generally
will learn with regret the determination of
Drs. Harrison and Shoemaker to locate in
the far West in the near future. Both are
among our most substantial and respected
citizens, and their departure with their
families from among us is not at all pleasant
to contemplate. We hope they may yet de-
eide to remain in Napoleon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Col. ]. D. Norton expects to remove to
Wichita, Kansas, soon and make that place
his future home. While all will regret to see
the Colonel leave, they will join the Cemn'er-
-ial in wishing him success.-Toledo Com
1nercinL.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

81 would subscribe for your paper, but my
neighbors take it and 1 get to read it all the
time" Generous neighbor, don't you wish
that sponge would move to some other To-
cality.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

JAS Myers has started up a peanut and
lemonade stand in the room south of the
court house. He has a lot of useful articles
for family use also on sale. Give Jimmy
a lift by calling on and patronizing him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
POHLMANN'S LOCAL.

We have opened the market to buy fresh
COWS with their calves by their side. We will
pay good prices for good cows. Leave word
at our meat market if you have any for sale.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

NJ. Britton, who has located at Napoleon,
and is engaged in the oar business there, is
we'll pleased with that thriving city and its
people, Wauseon Erpositor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

q L-Napoleon Lodge No. T. Secret League, meets
.. in Lademan's Block, on the first and third
Monday VS. of each month. GEO. DAUM,
W r. BnoTNT1J Recorder Cardinal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31
SchoolRepOrt.

Report of the Napoleon Union Schools for
the week ending March 25, 1887:
Yearly enrolment. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .654
Term enrolment ...........,.............
Weekly enrolment. .................. .4'o
Per cent. of attendance. 10
Pupils perfect in attendance ............ .S46
No. of half days. absence. ........5Zo
Pupils stardy ................. ...'..''''''.' IL
Teachers tardy. y................ .........''..
Visitors. ............... ........' ''''''
Per cent. of attendance by Departments;
High School, 81; A Grammar. 81; B Gram
mar, ss; Grammar, 94; A Intermediate, 95;
B intermediate, 50; A Primary, "a; B Prima-
~, 80; G Primary, So; German, 80.
PUPILs TARDY.
High School Albert Thompson, Carrie
Bloomfield, Fannie Knupp, Efie Scribner,
May Richards and Fannie Shoner.
A Grammar Dick Dittenhaver.
B Grammar Tom Finigan and Charlie
Emery.
B Primary--Lulu Hesler, George Rowan
and Nettie Mcpherson.
@ Primary- Eddie Gensreus, Melvie Cen
Areux and Arthur Yeager.
vrsIToRs.
Mrs. J. L. Halter and Mrs. Weaver.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

Nearly four thousand acres of land have
been leased in and around Mcclure for gas
and oil purposes. 1t is expected boring will
be commenced soon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-03-31

We hear it rumored that Messrs. ]. ].
Malley and Lem. Fellows will soon locate in
Toledo and open an insurance office. We
wish them success.